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Politics·4m ago

Ra'am says it will join a post-election ‘change government’

Ra'am opened a new branch in Kafr Manda and said it plans to join a post-election “change government.” Party leaders said the move is meant to increase Arab political influence and address crime, housing, unrecognized villages, and budget transfers.

Arutz Sheva
General·11m ago

Police Seek Help Finding Missing 65-Year-Old Holon Resident

Police in Israel are searching for Menachem Nochi, a 65-year-old Holon resident last seen on June 17, 2026. They released his description and asked anyone with information to call 100 or the Holon police station.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·18m ago

Why Franck Kessie Saluted After Scoring Against Germany

Franck Kessie scored in the 30th minute as Ivory Coast faced Germany in the 2026 World Cup Group 5. He celebrated with a salute, saying it honors his late father, who served in the Ivory Coast army and died of an illness.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Sports·22m ago

Brazil’s Raphinha ruled out of Scotland match with thigh injury

Brazil midfielder Raphinha will miss the team’s next World Cup match against Scotland because of a thigh muscle injury. He will stay with the squad and receive intensive treatment in hopes of returning later in the tournament.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·23m ago

Widow of Fallen Battalion Commander Shares Heartbreaking Farewell on Facebook

Ariel Biton Ben Shimhon posted a farewell on Facebook after her husband, Lt. Col. Dor Ben Shimhon, was killed in fighting in southern Lebanon. She recalled their eight-year relationship, said he had been battalion commander for only two months, and wrote that he left her two daughters.

Now 14·+5 outlets · 67% center
Security·25m ago

Ceasefire in Lebanon Redefines Israel’s Fight Against Hezbollah

The IDF says the Lebanon ceasefire has shifted, not ended, its fight with Hezbollah, and troops are holding strategic positions in southern Lebanon. Israel is trying to destroy Hezbollah infrastructure and neutralize trapped operatives while sustaining losses and watching the ceasefire’s implementation evolve on the ground.

Ynet·+4 outlets · 60% center
Tech·31m ago

Researchers Disclose Serious Hardware Flaw in Older Apple Devices

Paradigm Shift researchers disclosed usbliter8, a hardware vulnerability in older Apple devices including certain iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and the HomePod mini. Apple was informed in advance, and the flaw requires physical access and a USB connection, but it does not expose encrypted lock-screen data.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Tech·32m ago

Why Free Hotel Wi‑Fi Can Put Your Bank Account at Risk

Cybersecurity experts warn that free hotel and airport Wi‑Fi can expose passwords, banking data and personal information to hackers. They recommend using a VPN, turning off auto-connect, enabling two-factor authentication and checking network names before connecting.

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World·35m ago

Swiss Resort Set to Host U.S.-Iran Talks

The U.S.-Iran talks are expected to be held at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland. The luxury site overlooking Lake Lucerne has been closed since June 17 and is due to reopen on Wednesday around midday.

Ynet
Security·38m ago

Man Arrested in Edinburgh After Assaulting Worshippers Outside Mosque

A 36-year-old man was arrested in Edinburgh after allegedly attacking Muslim worshippers and damaging Muslim-owned businesses. Police are investigating the Saturday night assault as a possible hate crime, and five men were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Arutz Sheva
General·39m ago

Jerusalem rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger dies at 95

Rabbi Yaakov Meshulam Zalman Kruger, longtime leader of Kehillat Chaim in Jerusalem’s Kiryat Mattersdorf, died at 95. His funeral left Saturday night from his synagogue for burial at Har HaMenuchot.

Behadrei Haredim
Health·46m ago

Rare Tick-Borne Virus Raises Alarm During Peak Hiking Season

U.S. officials are warning hikers and travelers about Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne infection that can reach the brain within minutes. The article says the virus is not found in Israel, but urges vigilance against local tick-borne diseases, especially Mediterranean spotted fever.

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General·47m ago

8-Year-Old Injured in Electric Scooter Crash in Baqa al-Gharbiyye

An 8-year-old boy was moderately injured when his electric scooter collided with a car in Baqa al-Gharbiyye. He was treated at the scene and evacuated to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, while the 28-year-old female driver suffered light injuries.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·58m ago

Teacher Remembers Fallen Sgt. Nir Ben Ari as a Natural Leader

Sgt. Nir Ben Ari, 21, from Kerem Maharal, was killed in combat in Lebanon while serving in the Mגלן unit. His longtime Kfar Galim teacher and school leaders remembered him as a gifted, grateful, and influential student, and the school said it is also mourning a second recent loss.

Walla
General·58m ago

Yeshiva leader to fly to the U.S. for final Torah Fund events after farewell gathering

Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch will travel to the United States on Saturday night for a three-day visit to close the Keren Olam HaTorah fundraising campaign. Before his departure, dozens of kollels leaders held a farewell gathering at his home and praised his role in supporting Torah study and resisting anti-Torah measures.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
General·1h ago

Bride Walks Down the Aisle With the Man Who Received Her Father's Heart

Jenny Stehpin asked Arthur Tom Thomas, the recipient of her murdered father’s heart, to walk her down the aisle in Pittsburgh. He agreed, and at her wedding to Paul Maner she felt the heartbeat of her late father through Thomas. The moment came 10 years after Michael Stehpin’s killing and followed years of contact between both families.

Now 14
General·1h ago

McDonald’s Eilat Kitchen Altercation Caught on Video

A video from a McDonald’s branch in Eilat shows an employee dispute in the kitchen, including one worker appearing to threaten another with a kitchen utensil. McDonald’s Israel said the incident ended within seconds without injuries, and the employees are being disciplined.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·1h ago

Iranian Official Says Switzerland Talks Are Not Part of Negotiations

An Iranian source told CNN that the Switzerland talks are not part of the negotiations because some memorandum of understanding conditions were not met. The source said ending the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, is the Iranian delegation’s top priority.

Ynet
Security·1h ago

Naim Qassem gains deeper control inside Hezbollah

Regional intelligence sources say Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has gained significant influence inside the group. His role expanded beyond politics into operational decisions, after a shaky start following Hassan Nasrallah’s killing and the November 2024 ceasefire. Analysts say his decision to confront Israel after the war with Iran helped cement his standing.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·1h ago

Israeli Drone Smuggling to Gaza Found to Average About 10 Cases a Month

The IDF has logged 170 drone smuggling attempts from Israel into Gaza over a period described as December 2024 to April 2024, or about 10 a month. Two Bedouin-diaspora suspects were recently arrested near Kibbutz Re'im, while investigators warn the drone smuggling network also appears to involve drugs, prohibited goods, and possibly weapons.

Kan News
Sports·1h ago

Napoli Close to Agreement for Union SG Winger Anan Khalaili

Napoli are close to agreeing a transfer for Anan Khalaili from Union Saint-Gilloise, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Belgian club wants about 25 million euros, while Napoli see the 20-year-old as a long-term, versatile investment.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Economy·1h ago

Jane Street Emerges From Secrecy to Chase AI Dominance

Jane Street is trying to reinvent itself as a visible AI company while preserving its trading edge. The firm, founded in 2000 and now hugely profitable, has announced major AI investments and plans to expand hiring. Its shift away from secrecy comes amid legal and reputational controversies.

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Politics·1h ago

Temporary Truce Deal Could Become a Roadmap for Iran's Economic Recovery

A 14-clause U.S.-Iran memorandum could quickly restore Iranian oil revenue, unfreeze assets and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The article says a final deal could also lead to at least $300 billion in reconstruction and broad sanctions relief, strengthening Tehran economically.

Calcalist
World·1h ago

Trump Clarifies Hormuz Deal, Says Only the U.S. May Levy Transit Fees

Trump clarified that no transit fees will be charged in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days, and afterward only the United States may collect them. The announcement followed reports that Iran can block the strait and sparked criticism in Israel and among Jews in the U.S.

Kikar HaShabbat·+1 outlet · 50% center
World·1h ago

Trump Says Middle East States Should Pay U.S. for Protection

Donald Trump said Middle Eastern countries should compensate the United States for its protective role in the region. He said no transit fees should be charged in the Strait of Hormuz for 60 days during a ceasefire, or afterward unless the U.S. imposes them.

Now 14
Culture·1h ago

Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich set August 27 wedding in Italy

Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich will reportedly marry in Italy on August 27. The celebration starts August 23 and will be a small, private event for family and close friends. That same day, Emily Damari and Daniel Amit are also set to wed.

Walla·+3 outlets · 75% center
Health·1h ago

Suspected First Case as Israel Monitors Ebola Risk

A man who returned from Congo with symptoms is in isolation at Rambam Hospital in Haifa. The report says Israel is increasing alertness and preparedness because of an Ebola outbreak in Africa.

Arutz Sheva·+8 outlets · 56% right-leaning
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Sports19:04 · 1h ago

Netherlands Rout Sweden 5-1 to Near World Cup Knockout Spot

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Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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The Netherlands crushed Sweden 5-1 on Saturday night in the second round of the 2026 World Cup group stage, producing a dominant performance that put Ronald Koeman’s team close to the next round. After frustration in their opener, when Japan equalized in the 89th minute, the Dutch responded emphatically and claimed their first win of the tournament.

The match, played in Houston, showed the kind of attacking football associated with the Oranje. The article describes it as a superb display and one of the best performances of the World Cup so far. The Dutch controlled the game from the start and added a strong second half on the way to a convincing victory.

Two players scored twice each. Brereton and Gakpo both finished with braces, while Summerville completed the scoring and capped what was described as a concert. Sweden, after its earlier celebration against Tunisia, was routed and will try to recover against Japan in the final group match.

The result leaves the Netherlands very close to securing passage to the knockout stage. It also marked a strong recovery from the disappointment of the opening round and a reminder of the team’s attacking strength under Koeman.

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